Month: November 2020

Kwara Govt meets MIRECO, pledges Support

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Kwara State Government has pledged to give necessary support to the Mineral Resources and Environment Management Committee, MIRECO to improve Internally Generated Revenue, IGR in the state. The State Commissioner for Finance and Planning, Oyeyemi Olasumbo Florence made this known while receiving the Kwara State Chapter of MIRECO, a committee established by the Federal Government in her office. Mrs Oyeyemi who underscored the importance of economic diversification especially now that revenues from oil were dwindling noted that the government would look into the work plan and deliverables of the committee…

Gov AbdulRazaq approves N41M for malaria counterpart fund for year 2020

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The Governor of Kwara State Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved forty-one million naira for malaria program in the year 2020. The Honourable Commissioner for Health Dr Raji Razaq revealed this yesterday in a meeting with Long Lasting Campaign Coordinating Network Committee (LLCCN) at the ministry Premises. He said the State Government has been very proactive in improving the standard of health care service delivery in the state Dr Raji commended the partners and stakeholders for a wonderful and successful flag off program which motivated the Executive Governor to release 41…

Kwara Govs’ pension law not repealed in 2018: Saraki’s Dep Ogundeji · Says still getting paid as law still exists

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Former Deputy Governor of Kwara State Joel Ogundeji has said the state government was still paying him N900,000 as his monthly pension as former number two citizen of the state between 2003 and 2011. He said the monthly pension pay was part of the pension packages that included N156m worth of four bedroom bungalows as recommended in the Kwara State Pensions Law 2010 for former governors and deputy governors. Ogundeji however said the law was not strictly complied with as the provision was for four-bedroom duplex. “Ogundeji’s statement, which was…

Oyetola’s transparency, accountability prevent industrial action in 24 months – Osun workers …as gov reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare

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State of Osun workers on Wednesday lauded the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for taking the workers’ welfare as priority. The state’s workforce disclosed that the Governor’s high sense of commitment to good governance, transparency and accountability had prevented any form of industrial action in the last 24 months. The workers said these during the Year 2020 Civil Service Productivity Lecture, Awards and Colloquium organised to commemorate the 2nd year anniversary of Governor Oyetola in office, held at Staff Development Centre, Abere, Osogbo. Speaking at the event, the State Chairman,…

Gov Sani-Bello eulogises father,Col Sani-Bello@ 78

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Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central Governors Forum, Abubakar Sani Bello has felicitated with his Father, Retired Colonel Sani Bello on his 78th birthday. In a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary Mary Noel-Berje, Governor Sani Bello said he is proud to be birthed by a man who he described as a role model and living legend. The Governor, who showered eulogies on his Father, said the retired Colonel is a seasoned Military Administrator and successful business man who is committed and dedicated to whatever he does.…

Gov Sani Bello pays tribute to late APC Nassarawa Chair,Philip Shekwo,visits deceased family

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Chairman, North Central Governors Forum, NCGF and Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has described the late All Progressives Congress, APC Nassarawa State Chairman, Mr Philip Shekwo as a patriotic Nigerian and a politician per excellence who contributed greatly to the growth and development of Democracy and the Nation. Governor Sani Bello stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the deceased family residence and interacted with party faithful in Lafia, Nassarawa State Capital in company of other dignitaries. The NCGF Chairman noted that the increasing rate of insecurity…

We’ll support persons willing to develop Nasarawa state – Gov Sule

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has restated the commitment of his administration to support individuals coming into Nasarawa to further develop the state. Engineer Sule made the commitment during the foundation laying ceremony for the Brekete Family Smart City project, in Gurku, Karu Local Government Area, on Wednesday. The Governor, while commending the Brekete Family for initiating the project, aimed at providing housing for low and middle income earners, said his administration will continue to support the initiative, which he said was in line with the policy thrust of…

Niger SSG celebrates Ex-MILAD,Sani Bello at 78

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has felicitated with Col. Sani Bello (rtd) former Governor of old Kano State and Nigerian High Commissioner to Zimbabwe on the occasion of his 78th Birthday Anniversary. In his congratulatory message, the SSG stated that the simplicity, humility, pragmatism, selflessness and commitment of the former Governor were uncommon traits among Nigeria’s elite. Ahmed Matane further stressed that In the past 78 years of a life of outstanding accomplishments and great personal fulfillment, the former High Commissioner has not…

Oyetola’s giant strides in two years

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Governor Adegboyega Oyetola assumedoffice two years ago, after a fiercely contested election. Therefore, he had a mountain of expectations to fulfil to assuage the feelings of members and supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), who were aggrieved because of past policies and programmes. TOBA ADEDEJI Xrays the governor’s performance GOVERNOR Adegboyega Oyetola came into the saddle after a hard-fought election. Oyetola, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was able to triumph at the end.   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the…

FG lauds Oyetola for investing hugely in health sector …as UNICEF presents certificate of Open Defecation Free to Osun Council

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The Federal Government on Wednesday commended the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun for its huge investment in the health sector and for making the health of the citizens its topmost priority as manifested in the huge success the State has recorded in revamping and repositioning the sector in the last two years. This is even as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) presented the Award of Certificate to Ifedayo Local Government Area as Open Defecation Free (ODF) Local Government as validated by the National Task…